K. Leigh Taylor

For more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her practice, the majority of her cases settle outside of court. It is Leigh’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient way possible. Doing so aids in preserving relationships and minimizing adverse effects.

Every family law case takes its own unique path through the legal system and into resolution. Ideally, the people involved in the case are able to determine the outcome, as opposed to a judge making the final decision. Leigh provides sound advice to clients on how to resolve disputes in a way that protects their best interests. Time and again, she empowers people to develop their own agreements and steers them onto the best possible path for the future. Leigh is also a zealous advocate for her clients in court.

Honors and Awards

• Tier 1 firm, Washington, DC for Family Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers ”Best Law Firms,“ 2021
• Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent
• The Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law, since 2020
• Super Lawyers, Virginia, since 2020
• Super Lawyers, Washington DC, since 2020
• Virginia Business, Legal Elite in Family Law/Domestic Relations, 2020
• Fairfax Bar Association’s Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award, 2019
• Rising Star, Super Lawyers-Virginia/D.C., 2012-14
• James Keith Public Service Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2013
• Top Lawyers - Family Law, Northern Virginia Magazine, 2011
• President's Award, Fairfax Bar Association, 2007 and 2009
• Professional Associations and Memberships
• Eastern District of Virginia, United States District Court, Admitted
• Virginia State Bar
• Fairfax Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Treasurer 2020-2021
• Past Chair, Circuit Court Committee
• Past Chair, Pro Bono Committee
• Fairfax Law Foundation, Firm Fellow
• Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
• Virginia Bar Association
• Arlington Bar Association
• Virginia Women Attorneys Association
• Past President, Northern Virginia Chapter
• Rule 6.1 Society of Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Silver Member
• Council to End Domestic Violence, Fairfax County, Appointee
• Court Process Workgroup, Co-Chair, 2019-2021
• CLE Seminars and Speaking Engagements
• Assisting Our Community: Neighborhood Outreach Program Training, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2021
• Agreement Modification, Done with Divorce: Next Steps to Financial Independence, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021

Divorce Law, Divorce Coping, Divorce Law, Mediation, and Financial Issues and Asset Division, Second Saturday Divorce Workshop webinar, 2020 and 2021

• Moderator, 2020 Annual Ultimate View from the Bench CLE, FBA, 2020
• A Complete Guide to Child Custody Representation in Juvenile Court, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2020
• Contributor, Fairfax Circuit Court Practice Manual, FBA, 2018
• Panelist, Stop the Violence: Family Abuse Protective Orders & the Attorney of the Day Program, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, 2017
• Presenter and Co-Author, Attorney’s Fees: Getting Them for Your Client and Yourself, FBA, 2016
• Presenter & Contributor, A Lawyer’s Guide to Child Custody Representation, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2016

Presenter, Moderator, & Contributor to various continuing legal education seminars (CLEs), FBA Domestic Relations Sub-Committee of the Circuit Court Committee, 2014-18

• Contributor, Judges Are from Mars and Family Law Attorneys Are from Venus, FBA, 2014
• Presenter & Contributor, Neighborhood Outreach Program, Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2016
• Presenter, Annual Case Law Update, VTLA, 2008

Co-Chair and Moderator, Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association Legislative Reception Program on Mental Health Illness in the Wake of the Virginia Tech shooting, which received the Virginia State Bar Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations’ Certificate of Achievement, 2008

Pro Bono Activities

• Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Attorney of the Day Program
• Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center, Volunteer
• Areas of Practice
• Domestic Relations
• Family Law
• Divorce
• Equitable Distribution
• Custody and Visitation
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Separation and Settlement Agreements
• Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements
• Post-Divorce Modifications
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Military Retirement Orders
• Court Orders Acceptable for Processing
• Rules to Show Cause
• Protective Orders
• Stepparent Adoptions
• Hague and International Custody Cases